fit

• Beschreibt eine Person in guter körperlicher Verfassung oder etwas, das für einen bestimmten Zweck geeignet ist.

Describes someone who is in good physical condition, or something that is suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.

1. Physically healthyA2formal

   In good physical condition; strong and healthy.

   Fit

   • She stays fit by running every morning.
   • He is very fit for his age.
   • Regular exercise helps you keep fit.

   Synonymeathletichealthyrobuststrongtonedtrimvigorous

   Antonymeailingfeeblefrailinfirmsicklyunfitunhealthyweak

2. Suitable or appropriateB1formal

   Of the right quality or type for a particular purpose or situation.

   Geeignet

   • This food is not fit for human consumption.
   • He is not fit to be a manager.
   • The house is fit for a king.

   Synonymeappositeappropriateaptcorrectfittedproperrightseemlysuitable

   Antonymeimproperinappropriateunfitunsuitable

3. Ready or preparedB1informal

   In a suitable state to do something; ready.

   Bereit

   • I'm fit to drop after that long walk.
   • She was fit to be tied when she heard the news.
   • He was laughing fit to burst.

   Synonymeequippedpreparedprimedreadyset

   Antonymeunfitunpreparedunready

• Substantiv, das den Zustand, die Qualität oder das Ausmaß von Übereinstimmung, Eignung oder guter körperlicher Verfassung bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the state, quality, or degree of being suitable, appropriate, or in good physical condition.

1. Sudden outburstB1formal

   A sudden, uncontrolled episode of emotion or activity.

   Anfall

   • She had a fit of laughter when she heard the joke.
   • He threw a fit when he lost the game.
   • The child had a fit of anger and started crying.

   Synonymeattackboutconvulsioneruptionflare-upoutburstparoxysmseizurespasmspelltantrum

2. Medical seizureB2formalmedical

   A sudden attack of a medical condition, such as epilepsy or convulsions.

   Anfall

   • The patient suffered a fit and was rushed to the hospital.
   • He had an epileptic fit during the meeting.
   • The doctor prescribed medication to prevent further fits.

   Synonymeattackconvulsionparoxysmseizurespasm

3. Way something matchesA2formal

   The way in which something matches or suits something else, especially clothing.

   Passform

   • This jacket is a perfect fit for you.
   • The dress is a tight fit around the waist.
   • The shoes are a good fit for my feet.

   Synonymeadaptationadjustmentconformationfittingmatchsuitability

   Antonymemismatch

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass etwas von der Größe oder Form her passt, oder um etwas an der richtigen Stelle im Raum zu platzieren oder anzupassen.

A verb used to indicate the act of being the right size or shape for something, or to put something into a space or position correctly.

1. Be the right size or shapeA2formal

   To be of the correct size or shape to go into a particular space or onto a particular object.

   Passen

   • This key doesn't fit the lock.
   • The dress fits her perfectly.
   • Will this suitcase fit in the overhead compartment?

   Synonymego

2. Be suitable or appropriateB1formal

   To be suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or person.

   Passen

   • Her skills fit the job requirements well.
   • This punishment doesn't fit the crime.
   • The new policy fits our company's goals.

   Synonymeagreebecomebefitconformcorrespondgo withmatchsuit

   Antonymeconflictdisagreemismatch

3. Install or equipB1formal

   To put something in its correct place, especially as part of a larger system or piece of equipment.

   Einbauen

   • They fitted the kitchen with new cabinets.
   • The mechanic fitted a new engine in the car.
   • We need to fit a smoke detector in the hallway.

   Synonymeattachequipfixinsertinstallmountplacepositionput inset

   Antonymedetachdisconnectremovewithdraw

4. Be compatible or matchB2informal

   To correspond or be in harmony with something else.

   Passen

   • His story doesn't fit the facts.
   • The pieces of the puzzle fit together perfectly.
   • Her description fits the suspect we're looking for.

   Synonymeaccordagreecoincideconformcorrespondharmonizematchmeshsuittally

   Antonymeclashconflictdisagreemismatch

Phrasal-Variantenfit infit out